Obituaries

Grace M. Harold

Grace M. Harold

Jun 8, 2025

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Grace M. Harold’s name to support Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 

Checks, made payable to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, should be mailed to: 

Attn: Community Fundraising Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 

Office of Development PO Box 27106 

New York, NY 10087

 Please indicate on the check memo line that the gift is in memory of Grace...

Andrew Henry Oreste

Andrew Henry Oreste

Jun 7, 2025

In loving memory of Andrew H. Oreste, 83, who peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy), who were married for 62 years. They have 3 daughters, Theresa Silver (Robert Silver), Debra Bowling (Jerry Bowling) and Michele Claxton (William Claxton). They have 10 Grandchildren, Andrew Silver...

Edward M. Lane

Edward M. Lane

Jun 5, 2025

Edward M. Lane “Pop”

May 6, 1945 – June 5, 2025

80 years blessed



Edward M. Lane, lovingly known as “Pop,” passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of his family. A proud resident of Ronkonkoma, NY, Pop lived a full life marked by dedication, service, humor, and heart.



Born on May 6, 1945, Edward...

Bill R. Herrick

Bill R. Herrick

Jun 4, 2025

William (Bill) Roger Herrick, 68 years old from East Moriches, passed away on the morning of Wednesday June 4th at Peconic Bay Medical center. He was born in Trumansburg, NY on June 23rd 1956 to Irene and Lawrence Herrick as the middle of 5 children. He graduated Potsdam University with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in psychology/sociology in the class...

Earl F. Phillips, Jr.

Earl F. Phillips, Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Earl Frederick Phillips Jr.

April 14th 1942 – June 3rd 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Earl Frederick Phillips Jr., who departed this life on June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 83 – the cornerstone of our family. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home...

James Joseph Lucien

James Joseph Lucien

Jun 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Joseph Lucien, who left this world on June 2, 2025, at the age of 47. James was born on December 22, 1977, in Syosset, NY, and spent his life dedicated to his family and his work as a catering manager at Pushcart Parties in Ronkonkoma Hamlet, NY.

James’ warm...

Yvonne B. Kraemer

Yvonne B. Kraemer

Jun 2, 2025

Yvonne Kraemer, 93, of Commack, New York passed away peacefully on June 2nd 2025 after a long journey with dementia and having survived breast cancer. Yvonne was married to Hank Kraemer just shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. She had six children, Denise, Kevin, William, Karen, Scott and Michele, and her 7 grandchildren who she loved dearly, Justin, Cody, Courtney,...

Harnek Kaur

Harnek Kaur

Jun 2, 2025

Harnek Kaur (1931-2025)Harnek Kaur, 94, passed away peacefully in New York on 6/2/25. She is survived by children Gurpreet, and Amie; grandchildren Sidak, Praynka and Simar; great-grandchildren Gursanj, Hazoor and Jeeva.

Harnek was born in Roorkee, UP India in 1931 to Daulat Singh and Bishan Kaur, the second youngest among six children. Harnek was fiercely independent, excelling in academics and working...